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Source: Interpretation of Bedside Urinalysis This post was published in Life In the Fast Lane , a blog from a group of docs from down under (Australia/ New Zealand), and would serve well to answer many of the questions you may have during your DOT physical about the urine test. How accurate is the urine […]

Originally posted on DOT FMCSA-FAA-USCG-Rules-Regulations| Randolph Rosarion M.D.: The Mayo Clinic and the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) recently released a joint study to gauge the experience of medical examiners, and trucking industry professionals (drivers and motor carriers) with the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (NRCME). The Mayo Clinic conducted the survey…

Originally posted on DOT FMCSA-FAA-USCG-Rules-Regulations| Randolph Rosarion M.D.: The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommended DOT to take action, and in a joint FRA and FMCSA ANPRM the two agencies seek public input to address the prevalence of moderate to severe OSA in safety sensitive individuals, the associated risks, and the cost and benefits…

This OOIDA page will help you with the new medical certification requirements and the regulatory issues affecting truck drivers. Fighting for the rights of truckers and providing truck industry related benefits, services, rebates, insurance on trucks, education and tools for the trucking industry in grain valley, missouri and beyond. Source: Regulatory Issues, Owner-Operator Independent Drivers […]

Originally posted on Phoebe, MD: Medicine & Poetry: By Phoebe Chi, MD, MPH Do you enjoy salty snacks? Or find yourself reaching for the salt shaker at the dinner table? If you do, you are not alone. In general, people in the U.S. eat much more sodium (salt) than they should. But why is it important…

Sands Point Medical Rehab is a Occupational Medicine located in College Point, New York at 120-10 15th Avenue providing immediate, non-life-threatening healthcare services to the College Point area. For more information, call Sands Point Medical Rehab at 718-939-9020. Source: Sands Point Medical Rehab in College Point, NY 11356

The States and Washington DC are the backbone of Commercial Driver’s Licensing. They issue the licenses and assess the qualifications and validity of each of their drivers. Source: States – Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration For rules regarding: Certification and Records check: CDLIS (Commercial Driver Licensing Information System), and NDR (National Driver Registry), Self Certification Forms […]

Not as glamorous as once pictured by Hollywood. For many truck drivers trucking is a last resort- A lonely and arduous low paying occupation and simply a means to an end. Those that still aspire to become truck drivers are met with many hard facts and statistics like the high turnover rate in the […]

Deadline is set to 5pm Today. This deadline (see: NYC TLC Industry Notice) does not apply to Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (WAVs) or current FHV vehicle owners because the one year pause or moratorium only affects applicants for new FHV licenses. "The date and time of the Base Affirmation filed for the vehicle will determine if the one year pause app […]

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-45123806NYC Bill places cap on Uber, Lyft and other App based services & recommends minimum hourly wage of $17.22 per hour for drivers. This comes as a celebration for NYC Yellow Taxi Cab drivers who have complained of unfair competition and lost wages and environmentalist complaining of overcrowding and pollutio […]

fatigue_prevention_faq.pdfThe NYC TLC revised fatigued driving prevention rules was passed on February 2, 2017 and applies both to Taxi and FHV. Basically, both Taxi and FHV drivers are prohibited from transporting passengers for more than 10 hours in any 24-hour period and for more than 60 hours in a calendarweek (Monday-Sunday). As per TLC the earliest […]

The National Maritime Center (NMC) announced that new versions of the CG-719 series of forms (CG-719B, CG-719K, CG-719E, CG-719P, CG-719S, & CG-719C) were approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) on March 28, 2018 . The updated forms are available at the time of publication and must be used after September 1, 2018. For the most current and […]

About USMMA - U.S. Merchant Marine Academy: The purpose of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy is to ensure that such people are available to the nation as shipboard officers and as leaders in the transportation field who will meet the challenges of the present and the future.

Physical Qualification and Examination of Crane Operators: Physical examination and review of medical history and qualification standards for any condition or disease likely to interfere with operation of a crane/digger derrick.Examination performed by licensed medical doctor following standards as per the National Commission For the Certification of Crane […]

//westchester.news12.com/clip/14588033/new-law-requires-random-drug-alcohol-tests-for-school-bus-driversAccording to the article, New York State has passed new drug testing laws that will require random drug and alcohol testing for all School Bus drivers. The article is a little confusing and possibly misleading as can be seen by some of the comments on the […]

Notice: Federal Drug Testing Custody and Control Form - US Department of Transportation: On August 8, 2017, the Office of Management and Budget approved a revised Federal Drug Testing Custody and Control Form (CCF) and authorized the continued use of the ‘old’ CCF until June 30, 2018. What does this mean for the DOT drug testing program?

Investigations | Office of Inspector General | U.S. Department of TransportationMississippi airman who's medical certificate was invalidated for medical reasons but continued to fly and give flight instructions was sentenced.

Announcement: Randolph Rosarion M.D. (AME) is performing Class 2 and Class 3 FAA pilot physicals at his office in College Point, Queens, New York. If you are a new pilot or renewing your license please visit Flight Physical for information regarding the flight physical examination and how to get started with your application process to undergo the FAA me […]

Are you a professional or recreational diver or going to diving school and need a physical examination? Randolph Rosarion M.D. is a Certified Medical Examiner of Divers-Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Society (UHMS) trained in the evaluation of commercial or professional deep sea divers as well as the recreational scuba diver. He is trained in diving medi […]

Health group: Vaccines have helped reduce rate of death and disease in the U.S.: Although an estimated 40,000 to 50,000 adults in the U.S. die from vaccine-preventable infectious diseases or their complications each year, the American Lung Association (ALA) says vaccines have helped reduce the rate of death and disease in the United States.The importance of […]

In early 2018, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Notice to United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Civil Surgeons informed of changes to the Tuberculosis (TB) Component of the Technical Instructions (TIs). It is anticipated that starting October 1, 2018 the changes will go into effect to now require civil surgeons to use an IGRA (Inte […]

Applicants applying for adjustment of status in the U.S. to become permanent residents are required to be screened for certain sexually transmitted disease (STDs) as part of their medical examination. Currently, applicants aged 15 y.o. or older are required to be screened for syphilis and gonorrhea. Screening for other STDs such as chlamydia or HIV may als […]

Do you are need an Immigration Green Card medical examination by a USCIS certified and licensed civil surgeon, look no further than to Randolph Rosarion M.D. located in College Point, NY. He will perform all necessary blood work and specimen collection, and provide you and your family with a complete and valid I-693 form for your records. He can also provide […]

According to this Time magazine article, measle is on the rise again in many parts of the world for different reasons. Most of the deaths that occurred from measles in 2018 (about 40,000) were in Europe. Some of the causes for the rise in measles include war in Ukraine, and relaxation of legislation in Italy that required vaccination of pre-K students. Th […]

https://www.thisisinsider.com/chagas-disease-spreading-and-causing-heart-problems-2018-8The triatomine or "kissing bug" transmits the parasite trypanosoma cruzi which causes Chagas disease. The disease is usually found in Central and South America but is becoming more common in the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. It is generally treated […]